Newport
A $2,250,000 median house price with household income at the 92nd percentile and SEIFA decile 10 across all four indices makes Newport one of Sydney's Northern Beaches premium markets. The median rose 13.3% from $2,050,000 in 2024 to $2,322,500 in 2025. Yet only 3.5% are unemployed, the lowest in this batch, and 40.4% own outright, suggesting deep embedded wealth rather than leveraged speculation. The median age of 46 runs 6 years above national, with 63.5% detached houses and 38.4% four-bedroom-plus homes serving established families. Rents grew 42.4% over the decade, the steepest in this batch.
Population
9,659
Median Age
46.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,479/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
78
Median House
$2.2M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Detached houses at 63.5% dominate, with apartments at 27.2% providing a secondary market and semi-detached at 7.7%. Four-bedroom-plus homes at 38.4% and three-bedrooms at 30.8% suit families, while two-bedrooms (22.6%) and studios (8.2%) serve smaller households. The $2,250,000 median (PSI-derived, 2024-2025) rose 13.3% from $2,050,000, though this short series should be read with caution. Monthly mortgage repayments of $3,000 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.9%, nearing the 30% stress boundary. Ownership at 76.9% (40.4% outright + 36.5% mortgage) is very high, with renters at just 23.1%.
For Buyers
Detached houses at 63.5% dominate, with apartments at 27.2% providing a secondary market and semi-detached at 7.7%. Four-bedroom-plus homes at 38.4% and three-bedrooms at 30.8% suit families, while two-bedrooms (22.6%) and studios (8.2%) serve smaller households. The $2,250,000 median (PSI-derived, 2024-2025) rose 13.3% from $2,050,000, though this short series should be read with caution. Monthly mortgage repayments of $3,000 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.9%, nearing the 30% stress boundary. Ownership at 76.9% (40.4% outright + 36.5% mortgage) is very high, with renters at just 23.1%.
For Investors
With 23.1% renting, the tenant pool is thin compared to Sydney averages. Median weekly rent of $600 against a $2,250,000 median produces gross yield around 1.4%, well below the national average and typical of premium coastal markets where capital growth, not yield, drives returns. The 7.4% vacancy rate is elevated. Price growth of 13.3% in one year compensates for low yield. With 72 DAs in 12 months, development activity is strong for a premium suburb. Net overseas migration of 260 per year drives growth, offset by internal outflow of 78, creating a pattern of wealth inflow balanced against some departures.
Development Activity
Total DAs
547
Last 12 Months
78
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-11.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Newport iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Newport Public School
K-6 · 556 students
Demographics
The median age of 46 runs 6 years above the national baseline, the oldest in this batch. Only 23.0% were born overseas, just 1.4 points above national. English ancestry dominates at 4,601, with Irish (1,350), Scottish (1,304) and German (429) reflecting a strongly Anglo-Celtic heritage. University qualifications at 45.3% are 15.2 points above national. Average household size of 2.6 matches the national norm, and couples with children dominate families at 3,062 out of 7,946. Managers (1,096) make up a large occupation share, second only to Professionals (1,480), indicating a business-owner and executive demographic.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
63.5%
Houses
7.7%
Townhouse
27.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership is dominant: 40.4% outright and 36.5% mortgage, with renters at 23.1%. The median rose from $2,050,000 in 2024 to $2,322,500 in 2025, a 13.3% increase. Detached houses at 63.5% lead, with apartments at 27.2% providing a mid-market segment. Four-bedroom-plus homes at 38.4% and three-bedrooms at 30.8% make up the bulk. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.9% sits near the stress boundary, and affordability improved over the decade from 42.4% to 37.1%. Rent grew 42.4% over the decade, the steepest appreciation rate in this batch, indicating tightening supply for non-owners.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wk
$600
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$1,126
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.4%
Unoccupied
287
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.2%
Couples, no children
7,946
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional/Tech leads at 16.2% (609 workers), closely followed by Construction at 12.9% (484) and Healthcare at 12.8% (480). Education at 11.2% and Retail at 6.1% round out the top five. The Construction share is notably higher than inner-city suburbs, reflecting renovation and rebuilding activity in a premium area. Professionals (1,480) and Managers (1,096) dominate occupations, with the Managers share unusually high, consistent with a business-owner demographic. Unemployment at 3.5% is the lowest in this batch. The full-time rate of 60.8% is moderate, possibly reflecting part-time work among dual-income households.
Unemployment
2.5%
Labour Force
13,157
Unemployed
328
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.8%
Part-time
35.7%
Participation
59.4%
Employed
4,652
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.3%
Postgraduate
10.5%
Born Overseas
23.0%
Dwellings
3,579
Transport to Work
Car dependency is very high at 87.3%, with public transport at just 3.0% and walking/cycling at 5.7%, reflecting the Northern Beaches' limited rail access. One school serves the suburb: Newport Public School (ICSEA 1,093, 556 students, Government), sitting 93 points above the national benchmark. Secondary students would access schools in neighbouring suburbs. IRSAD decile 10 and IRSD decile 10 confirm top-tier socio-economic advantage. The 3.5% unemployment rate and 19.1% volunteering rate both indicate strong community stability.
Drive
87.3%
Public Transport
3.0%
Walk / Cycle
5.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.08%/yr
(+220 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth averages 1.08% per year (220 persons), moderate for the Northern Beaches. The 16.0% increase over the decade is near the national average. Net overseas migration of 260 per year is the primary driver, with internal migration at negative 78. The medium forecast projects 21,459 by 2031, up from 20,360 in 2026. Real income grew 32.3% over the decade, and gentrification shows active signals (score 45), though in an already premium suburb this reflects wealth concentration rather than displacement of lower-income residents.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+260
Net Internal / yr
-78
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +21% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +260/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Newport compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newport a good suburb to live in?
Newport offers premium Northern Beaches living with IRSAD decile 10, 3.5% unemployment (lowest in this batch), and Newport Public School scoring ICSEA 1,093. The $2,250,000 median requires significant capital, but mortgage stress at 27.9% is manageable at 92nd-percentile incomes. The tradeoff is high car dependency at 87.3% and limited public transport at 3.0%.
What is the median house price in Newport?
The median is $2,250,000 (PSI-derived, 2024-2025), rising 13.3% from $2,050,000 in 2024 to $2,322,500 in 2025. Weekly rent is $600, producing monthly mortgage repayments of $3,000. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.9% sits near but below the 30% stress threshold, reflecting how premium pricing is partially offset by high incomes.
What schools are in Newport?
Newport has 1 school: Newport Public School (ICSEA 1,093, 556 students, Government), sitting 93 points above the national 1,000 benchmark. The ICSEA score reflects the suburb's affluent demographic at the 92nd household income percentile. Secondary students would attend schools in neighbouring suburbs.
Is Newport safe?
Crime data is not available for Newport in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 10 indicates the lowest possible disadvantage nationally, and the 3.5% unemployment rate is well below average. The 2.8% needing-assistance rate is low, and 78.4% residential stability suggests a settled, established community.
Is Newport good for property investment?
Capital growth of 13.3% in one year ($2,050,000 to $2,322,500) is strong. Gross yield is low at roughly 1.4% ($600/week on $2,250,000), typical for premium coastal markets. The 23.1% renter share provides a thin tenant pool. The 7.4% vacancy rate is elevated. With 72 DAs in 12 months, there is development activity. Premium markets like Newport typically deliver long-term capital appreciation rather than rental yield.
How is Newport's population changing?
Growth is moderate at 1.08% per year (220 people), with population up 16.0% over the decade. Overseas migration of 260 per year is the primary driver, offset by internal outflow of 78. The medium forecast projects 21,459 by 2031. The median age of 46 is 6 years above national, and 40.4% own outright, reflecting established wealth.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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